The evolution of Superman

CaptionSuperman's first apperance

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Superman first appeared in Action Comics No. 1, published on April 18, 1938. It's widely considered to be the most valuable comic book of all time. As of 2011, a single copy sold for more than $2 million.

Superman first appeared in Action Comics No. 1, published on April 18, 1938. It's widely considered to be the most valuable comic book of all time. As of 2011, a single copy sold for more than $2 million. (comicbookbrain.com)

Superman's popularity in Action Comics No. 1 earned him his very own comic series. National Allied Publications decided to launch a new magazine featuring a single character, which at that time was unprecedented. Superman #1 appeared on the shelves in the summer of 1939.

Superman's popularity in Action Comics No. 1 earned him his very own comic series. National Allied Publications decided to launch a new magazine featuring a single character, which at that time was unprecedented. Superman #1 appeared on the shelves in the summer of 1939. (wikimedia.org)